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wrist

/wɜːst/ noun · British & US
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What does wrist mean?

noun

The joint that connects the forearm to the hand, or a part of a watch or other device that is turned by this joint. A flexible joint in the human body that connects the forearm to the hand.

Example

"She injured her wrist while playing tennis."

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